Die Setter

Flex--n--gate; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex--n--gate in Battle Creek, MI seeks a Die Setter to install, align, and secure dies on production equipment. You will set up pressroom equipment including mechanical presses, dies, feeders and uncoilers to meet schedules and quality standards.

You’ll work with operators and maintenance to minimize downtime, ensure safety, and optimize equipment performance while maintaining strict housekeeping and following all procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of die setter or similar manufacturing experience.
• Experience with stamping presses or other production equipment.
• Experience in mechanical press setup and die setting.
• Knowledge of press operation from feeder to first off.
• Ability to safely operate all equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install dies, ensuring bolster and die are clean and aligned.
• Calculate and adjust press shut height, cushion pin length, take readings.
• Load coils, adjust feeder, thread coil into feeder head and align with die.
• Set up knock-outs, catchers, ejectors and scrap removal systems.
• Make necessary die adjustments.
• Operate lift trucks and overhead crane; use hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Pre-stage dies and equipment for next setup.
• Maintain good housekeeping at all times.
• Follow all company procedures for the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Die setting

Mechanical aptitude

Safety consciousness

Quality focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Stamping presses

Cranes & hoists

Measuring instruments

Job description

Summary

The Die Setter is responsible for installing, aligning, and securing dies on production equipment. The Die Setter is also responsible for setting up pressroom equipment such as mechanical presses, progressive dies, blank dies, line dies, transfer dies, feeders and un‑coilers. This role ensures tooling is properly set up to meet production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements. The Die Setter works closely with machine operators, maintenance, and production supervisors to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance.

Core Competencies

• Customer Needs
• Quality Standard for Services
• Quality Control
• Distribution of Goods
• Machinery and Tools
• Design Techniques

Job Duties

• Install dies, ensuring that bolster and die are clean, and properly aligned.
• Calculate and adjust press shut height, cushion pin length, take lead readings and ensure first off is correct.
• Load coils onto uncoiled, adjust feeder, thread coil into feeder head and ensure that steel is properly aligned with die.
• Calculate and adjust knock-outs and catchers, set up part ejectors and scrap removal systems.
• Make necessary die adjustments.
• Operate lift trucks and overhead crane, and use hand tools and measuring instruments as required to carry out duties.
• Pre-stage dies and equipment for next set up.
• Ensure good housekeeping at all times.
• Adhere to all relevant Company policies, procedures and instructions.
• Must be familiar with and follow all required procedures required for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience as a die setter or in a similar role in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Experience with stamping presses or other relevant production equipment.
• Experience in mechanical press setup, die setting and basic press maintenance.
• Practical knowledge of entire operation of the press from the feeder and uncoiling equipment to first off.
• Ability to safely operate all equipment required.